It’s not uncommon for people with treatment-resistant depression to have problems with drugs or alcohol. While some people may turn to substances to relieve their depression, drinking and drugs can ...

Alcohol and substance use disorders (including alcohol and controlled substances like cocaine, heroin, and opioids) are increasing in many parts of the United States, with significant impacts on those ...

This clinically oriented discussion reviews the ABCs of substance use disorders, putting them in a framework that clarifies their harsh impact, supporting harm reduction and thoughtful prevention.

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

Legalizing recreational cannabis at the state level does not increase substance use disorders or use of other illicit drugs among adults and, in fact, may reduce alcohol-related problems, according to ...

Wendy Masterton received funding for her PhD from the Economic and Social Research Council and Scottish Graduate School of Social Science to conduct the research discussed in this article. She also ...

One month after Marcus Jordan pleaded not guilty to his DUI, cocaine possession and resisting arrest charges, the son of NBA legend Michael Jordan has admitted in court that he “needs help” overcoming ...

Headlines in 2022 declared Oregon to be the “worst in the nation” for addiction. But many local experts in behavioral health say state rankings should be taken with a grain of salt. The most often ...

Substance Use Disorders (SUD) describe a cluster of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physiological symptoms showing the individual to continue using the substance despite significant ...